85R9359 JCD-D
 
  By: Elkins H.R. No. 348
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The members of Cherry Tree Republicans are
  celebrating the 25th anniversary of its founding in 2017; and
         WHEREAS, In 1992, the organization was established by a group
  of individuals in northwest Houston who shared a common commitment
  to supporting conservative ideals and to advancing the influence of
  the Republican Party; the club was formed under the leadership of
  founding president Kelly Fessler, and together its charter members
  chose the name Cherry Tree Republicans to represent honesty and
  truthfulness; and
         WHEREAS, The dedicated men and women of Cherry Tree
  Republicans gather monthly to stay informed on key issues,
  participate in local, state, and national GOP meetings, and work
  actively for the election of Republican candidates to all levels of
  government; over the years, this fine organization has counted a
  number of prominent public servants and Republican Party leaders
  among its ranks; and
         WHEREAS, For a quarter of a century, the members of Cherry
  Tree Republicans have set a commendable example of civic engagement
  through their political involvement, and it is a pleasure to honor
  the club on this special milestone in its history; now, therefore,
  be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Cherry Tree Republicans on its 25th
  anniversary and extend to all those associated with the group
  sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.